Avatar photoExpanded Export Controls on China?

If you care about export controls, you have to read Scott Gearity (right). Scott finds further confirmation that the Commerce Department will propose more stringent export controls on dual-use items that make a “material contribution” to the capabilities of the Chinese military. Scott noted the rumor in May. Now, Washington-based law firm Miller & Chevalier …

Avatar photoMy Humble Thanks

Wow. I mentioned that I didn’t have a copy of Sustaining the Nuclear Enterprise – A New Approach. I didn’t just receive multiple copies of the report (here it is) … I also learned many people with real expertise and knowledge read a blog that began as an outlet for writing too wonky, obscene or …

Avatar photoCRS Reports: Links

Steve Aftergood brought these two links (one and two) to my attention. I thought I’d add this (little-known, I think) one from the State Department. I don’t think it’s searchable, but for finding recent foreign policy-related reports, it’s wicked good.

Avatar photoSustaining the Nuclear Enterprise – A New Approach

Two weeks ago, John Fleck at the Albuquerque Journal reported (subscription only) that the nuclear weapons labs are lining up behind a plan to scrap the curent “Stockpile Stewardship Program” developed to maintain US nuclear weapons without testing: The United States’ current approach to maintaining its nuclear arsenal “looks increasingly unsustainable,” according to an internal …